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When the taste of India is calling, you needn’t rush to the take-away. With this authentic chicken korma, you can create a cracking curry at home.
When the taste of India is calling, you needn’t rush to the take-away. With this authentic recipe, you can deliver a cracking curry straight from your own kitchen. The aromatic mix of almonds, garlic, cumin, coriander and cream creates a smooth and nutty sauce that blends beautifully with chicken and rice. You can even add a sprinkle of chilli flakes to give a little kick.
Prep time15 minutes
Cooking time50 minutes
Servings4 portions
DifficultyMedium
Ingredients
2 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2.5 cm (1 inch) piece fresh root ginger, chopped
55 g (2oz) flaked almonds
25 g (1oz) Flora Buttery or 2 tbsps Flora Cuisine
550 g (1 1/4lb) chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
Instructions
Put the onions, garlic, ginger and almonds into a food processor. Add 6 tablespoons cold water and blend to a paste.
Heat the Flora in a pan; add the chicken, cardamom pods, cloves and cinnamon stick. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown.
Add the onion paste, coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Cook, stirring for 2–3 minutes. Add the Elmlea and 100ml (4fl oz) water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for 30–40 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the rice according to packet instructions.
Stir the garam masala and fresh coriander into the chicken mixture and serve with the rice. Garnish with toasted flaked almonds if desired.